Description
Warm up with this hearty Crockpot Beef & Barley Soup, a comforting dish that combines tender beef, chewy barley, and a medley of vibrant vegetables in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe fills your home with irresistible aromas and provides the ultimate satisfaction in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear the beef: Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast until browned on all sides.
- Add to crockpot: Layer the seared beef in the crockpot with carrots, celery, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, barley, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in broth: Carefully add the beef broth until all ingredients are submerged.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Final check: Ensure barley is tender and beef shreds easily; if not, cook longer.
- Serve warm: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg